As a result of the recent IMO 2020 sulfur regulations, AT&F Advanced Metals is fully equipped to tackle the challenge with exhaust gas scrubber fabrication.

With a core focus on investment in game-changing technology and innovation, AT&F is pleased to announce the addition of its newest 5-axis waterjet cutting system. The specialized equipment was developed for AT&F to achieve the fastest cutting speeds possible while maintaining exceptional edge quality. This high quality cutting method allows for less machining, decreasing costs and increasing overall efficiency.

Meet Pat McGovern, press brake operator at AT&F. With 19 years of experience, Pat has seen AT&F grow and expand, while honing his skills over the years. Like Pat, AT&F team members have opportunity to build on their talents and move up in the company.

Project Icebreaker

A weather buoy in Lake Erie measures the average wind speed at 15 miles per hour. Lorry Wagner, a researcher highly involved in the revolutionary effort to line Lake Erie with wind turbines, says wind speeds are better here than the mid-Atlantic. The potential for wind power generation is just off our shores.

In the 1830’s, cranes were able to lift their own weight. Today, cranes can lift 10 times their own weight. How? Innovation. Not only through better design, but advancement in high strength steel and fabrication processes.

Welding is a method of bonding two pieces of metal together. In many cases, this bond can be stronger than the base material. The process of fusing two separate pieces of metal requires the base metal to melt and flow together. Old methods would use a blowtorch to heat metal until the base pieces reached melting temperature. New methods use electric arcs to generate the required heat. An electrode—consumable and charged positively or negatively depending on the character of the weld—is passed to a workpiece. There are many methods to achieve metal fusion via welding and choosing the right method is crucial. Here are the different welding methods and their applications:

Method Matters

The broad term “metalworking,” covers a variety of different methods for transforming raw sheet metal into products and components. Steel forming technology has changed drastically over time. Though one is hard pressed to find a blacksmith pounding red hot steel with hand tools; the principles remain the same. The two methods most commonly used today are fabricating and forging.

Meet Dave Montaro, expert welder at AT&F.  Dave is one of many fantastic workers at AT&F.  Like Dave, other workers at AT&F are proud of their work, proud to help support our troops overseas, and proud to work for AT&F.

“Work Hard. Do what you say you’re going to do. Take care of each other.” AT&F’s motto rings true in all factions of the company today. A central theme of teamwork prevails from the offices to the manufacturing floor. Ideas are encouraged and explored; all AT&F team members are respected as the unique individuals they are. The true assets of AT&F are not machines or steel, but the people operating them and creating the quality products AT&F is known for.